Prof. Jon Down explains how his life is different from the one he envisioned.

Be willing to get out of your comfort zone even though it is not an easy thing to do. Doing so will allow you to experience new things, gain knowledge, and more confidence in yourself. You probably do not know what career path you want to follow, so getting yourself out there, meeting new people,…Continue Reading Prof. Jon Down explains how his life is different from the one he envisioned.

Two UP friends get together to tackle the NBA Hackaton in NY!

Business analytics and basketball, go together like eggs and bacon! In today’s world of sports, analytics have become more important as organizations use predictive analytical models and information systems to gain a competitive advantage on the field. The NBA for the second year in a row, will host the NBA Hackathon on September 23 –…Continue Reading Two UP friends get together to tackle the NBA Hackaton in NY!

Adjunct Instructor, Shari Dunn brings her executive expertise into the classroom!

Shari Dunn is a adjunct instructor who will be teaching our 515 Social Venture Management class in the Spring of 2018. She is a former news anchor and attorney as well as the current Executive Director for Dress for Success Oregon. Shari is a board member of the Women’s Foundation of Oregon and the Oregon…Continue Reading Adjunct Instructor, Shari Dunn brings her executive expertise into the classroom!

Despite taking one class at a time, the Masters of Operations & Technology Management program helped me stand out!

I am truly honored to have been selected for the OTM Faculty Annual Scholarship award. I have felt a strong connection to this program ever since OTM was formally announced as a major for undergraduates (back in late 2007, I believe). Until that point I was undecided on my major. Nothing in the business school…Continue Reading Despite taking one class at a time, the Masters of Operations & Technology Management program helped me stand out!

Pilot Pride lives on at KPMG!

Our students are thriving during the summer by working at different companies for their internships. This summer Austin Kreft is part of the KPMG office in Portland for his internship. He dropped us a line and sent us this photo! Thank you for sharing this with us. KPMG did an office remodel of the Portland…Continue Reading Pilot Pride lives on at KPMG!